A TOUCHLINE bust-up between enigmatic Frenchman Sofiene Zaaboub and straight-talking assistant boss Dave Byrne marred Town reserves' 3-0 win over Bristol Rovers yesterday.
Zaaboub was hauled off the field on 77 minutes after a vocal disagreement with the watching Byrne before launching a verbal volley towards the stunned cockney.
A heated exchange between the two then followed, turning the County Ground air blue, before the left winger stormed down the tunnel still cursing his assistant manager.
Byrne, pictured left, quickly followed him into the dressing room but returned to the bench minutes later still clearly seething at the exchange.
The former youth team manager refused to comment on the situation after the game, while Zaaboub left the ground promptly.
This was the not the first time Byrne and Zaaboub have clashed, with the wideman storming down the tunnel after being substituted by then-caretaker boss Byrne in the draw with Swansea on New Years Day.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article